Warner (264 runs): Warner made the most of the Afghanistan bowling, scoring 178 against them in Perth and got a start in three of his four other innings.

Maxwell (257 runs): The middle-order batsman has been in red-hot form, smashing bowlers to all corners of the ground and often with unconventional shots. He has scored 66, 1, 88 and 102 in four knocks and also took three wickets with his off-spin.

Starc (16 wickets): The left-arm seamer tops the list of wicket-takers and has taken wickets at an average of 8.50. He has bowled fast and accurate.

Key to beating Pakistan: Starc will have to make early inroads and the frontline batsmen need to deliver against Pakistan’s formidable bowling.